Painting Cats: Watercolour Painting Guide

Painting Cats by Terry Runyan is a 144-page English-language watercolour guide focused on creating playful cat portraits. Its step-by-step approach moves from loose painted shapes to added details, with an emphasis on experimentation and creative mindfulness rather than technical perfection.

At a glance

Guides readers from loose watercolour shapes to distinctive cat portraits.
Includes projects, tips and techniques, with a focus on playful experimentation.
Combines painting instruction with creative mindfulness and cat-themed storytelling.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

Step-by-step guidance is intended to make the process approachable for beginners while offering ideas for more experienced painters.
The focus on loose shapes and personal interpretation suits readers who prefer experimentation over technical precision.
The subject and illustrated approach also make it suitable for browsing, not only follow-along painting.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Leaping Hare Press
Publication date	Sept. 12 2023
Edition	1st
Language	English
Print length	144 pages
ISBN-10	0711285349
ISBN-13	978-0711285347

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	438 g
Dimensions	16.79 x 1.8 x 22.81 cm

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Cat lovers interested in painting their own watercolour portraits.
Beginners seeking guided projects and experienced painters looking for a playful, less formal approach.
Readers who want an art book that can also be browsed for inspiration.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a strictly technical watercolour manual focused on precision or subjects other than cats.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 320 ratings

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Customer feedback highlights the enjoyable tutorials, step-by-step instruction and illustrations, with readers also describing the book as pleasant to browse. That feedback aligns with the guide's stated project-based format and cat portrait focus, making it relevant both for painting practice and casual inspiration. Aggregate ratings are also strongly positive, though ratings alone do not establish how well the book suits a particular reader.

Positive themes

Customers describe the book as fun and enjoyable to use.
Feedback highlights the tutorials, step-by-step guidance and illustrations.
Some customers value it as a book to browse as well as use for painting.

Frequently asked questions

Is Painting Cats suitable for beginners?

The listing describes it as suitable for all skill levels and says it guides readers step by step from loose painted shapes to finished cat portraits.

What does the book teach?

It covers watercolour projects, tips and techniques for creating cat portraits, with an emphasis on experimentation, storytelling and creative mindfulness.

How long is the book?

The listing gives a print length of 144 pages.

Does the book include painting supplies?

No bundled painting supplies are specified in the supplied listing details.